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Meeting | Rule 364, Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring |
Board Hearing |
On May 21, 2020, the District Board of Directors adopted Rule 364. The rule implements the requirements of Assembly Bill 1647 for all refineries within Santa Barbara County. Board Materials: |
CAC Meetings |
The District held two Community Advisory Council (CAC) meetings to discuss the newly proposed Rule 364, Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring. CAC Meeting #2 Materials (February 26, 2020): CAC Meeting #1 Materials (January 22, 2020): |
Public Workshop |
The District held a public workshop on the newly proposed draft Rule 364, Refinery Fenceline and Community Air Monitoring, on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the APCD office, located at 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite A in Santa Barbara. Workshop Materials: Reference Material: |
Meeting | Rule 361, Boilers, Steam Generators and Process Heaters (Between 2-5 MMBtu/hr); and Rule 342, Boilers, Steam Generators and Process Heaters (5 MMBtu/hr and greater) |
Board Hearing |
On June 20, 2019, the District Board of Directors amended Rules 361 and 342. The rule revisions require all newly installed and modified boilers to meet a lower oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emission standard. The amendments also incorporate the Best Available Retrofit Control Technology (BARCT) provisions of AB 617 at the industrial sources. Board Materials: Materials posted on May 17: |
CAC Meeting |
The District held a Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting to discuss the draft revisions to Rule 361 and Rule 342 on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Solvang Veterans’ Memorial Building, located at 1745 Mission Dr in Solvang. The CAC recommended that the District Board adopt the revisions to Rules 361 and 342. CAC Materials: |
Public Workshop |
The District held a public workshop on the draft revisions to Rule 361 and Rule 342 on Thursday, March 14th, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Solvang City Council Chambers, located at 1644 Oak Street in Solvang. Workshop Materials: Reference Material: |
Meeting | Rule 1304: Part 70 Operating Permits – Issuance, Renewal, Modification and Reopening |
Board Hearing |
On October 18, 2018, the District Board of Directors amended Rule 1304. The rule revisions modernize, enhance and improve the consistency in the public noticing provisions by using electronic notice (e-notice) and electronic access (e-access). Board Materials: Board Packet with Staff Report, Presentation, Rule 1304 (Clean), Rule 1304 (Edited), Public Notice |
CAC Meeting |
On January 11, 2018, the District met with the Community Advisory Council (CAC) to discuss the proposed amendments to Rule 1304. The draft rule revisions modernize, enhance and improve the consistency in the public noticing provisions that are codified in the District’s rulebook. At the meeting, the District obtained a CAC recommendation for the District Board of Directors to amend Rule 1304. CAC Materials: CAC Memo, Presentation, Staff Report, Rule 1304 (Clean), Rule 1304 (Edited) Relevant Supplementary Material: |
Meeting | Rule 360: Boilers, Water Heaters, and Process Heaters (0.075 – 2 MMBtu/hr) |
Board Hearing |
On March 15, 2018, the District Board of Directors amended District Rule 360. Beginning on January 1, 2019, the rule revisions require all newly installed and modified natural gas units to meet the 20 ppm oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emission standard. Board Materials: Board Packet with Staff Report, Presentation, Rule 360 (Clean), Rule 360 (Edited), Public Notice |
CAC Meeting |
On January 11, 2018, the District will meet with the Community Advisory Council (CAC) to discuss the proposed amendments to Rule 360. The draft rule revisions require all newly installed and modified natural gas units to meet a lower oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emission standard. At the meeting, the District obtained a CAC recommendation for the District Board of Directors to amend Rule 360. CAC Materials: CAC Memo, Presentation, Staff Report, Rule 360 (Clean), Rule 360 (Edited) |
Workshop |
The District held a public workshop on the draft revisions to Rule 360 on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 3:00 PM at the Santa Barbara County APCD office. Workshop Materials: Presentation, Staff Report, Rule 360 (Clean), Rule 360 (Edited), Public Notice Relevant Supplementary Material:
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Meeting | Regulation VIII – New Source Review, and Other Associated Rules | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Board Hearing |
On August 25 2016, the Board of Directors amended Regulation VIII, New Source Review, and Other Associated Rules. These amendments were designed to update the District’s current New Source Review (NSR) permitting regulations to reflect recent regulatory mandates, and to simplify the permitting process while maintaining an equally stringent rule set. Board Materials: Board Letter, Presentation, Final Staff Report, Final EIR, Public Notice Supplementary CEQA documentation: Notice of Preparation, Notice of Availability, Draft EIR
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CAC Meeting |
On December 9, 2015, the District met with the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and obtained a CAC recommendation for the District Board of Directors to adopt the NSR amendments. CAC Materials: CAC Memo, Presentation, Staff Report Rules: PAR 102, PAR 105, PAR 202, PAR 204, PAR 801, PAR 802, PAR 803, PAR 804, PAR 805, PAR 806, PAR 809, PAR 1301 |
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Workshop | The District held two public workshops at the following times and locations:
Workshop Materials: Presentation, Staff Report, Public Notice Rules: PAR 102, PAR 204, PAR 801, PAR 802, PAR 803, PAR 804, PAR 805, PAR 806, PAR 809, PAR 1301 Relevant Supplementary Material:
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Meeting | Rule 323.1 – Architectural Coatings |
Board Hearing |
On June 19, 2014, the Board of Directors adopted Rule 323.1. The adoption of Rule 323.1 was necessary to implement the California Air Resources Board’s 2007 Suggested Control Measure for Architectural Coatings and to fulfill a 2010 Clean Air Plan commitment. Presentation |
CAC Meeting |
On May 14, 2014, the District met with the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and obtained a CAC recommendation for the District Board of Directors to adopt Rule 323.1. CAC Memo, CAC Presentation, Draft Rule 323.1, Project Description Summary In response to comments from the CARB (received on May 15, 2014), staff made some minor text changes for clarification and created a new exemption. The updated rulemaking files are available below: Draft Rule 323.1, Project Description Summary, Public Comments and Responses |
Workshop |
On March 11, 2014, the District conducted a Public Workshop on proposed Rule 323.1, Architectural Coatings. Presentation Public Notice |
Meeting | Rules 330, 337, 349, and 353 – Solvent Cleaning Provisions |
Board Hearing | On June 21, 2012, the Board of Directors amended the following rules:
The amended rules added new solvent cleaning provisions in Rules 330, 337, 349, and 353. Slight modifications to Rules 102, 202, and 321 were also adopted. These changes were made to fulfill the requirement that the District adopts every feasible measure. To aid stakeholders and the interested public, the following documents are available below:
The following were made available on May 16, 2012: Background Paper, PAR 102, PAR 202, PAR 321, PAR 330, PAR 337, PAR 349, PAR 353, |
CAC Meeting #2 |
On April 11, 2012, the District met with the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and obtained a CAC recommendation for the District Board of Directors to approve amendments to the solvent cleaning rules. The following were made available on March 28, 2012: CAC Memo, Background Paper, Summary of Significant Changes Made since Workshop PAR 102, PAR 202, PAR 321, PAR 330, PAR 337, PAR 349, PAR 353 |
CAC Meeting #1 & Public Workshop | On August 10, 2011, the District conducted a joint Public Workshop and CAC meeting on the proposed amendments to the following:
After the public workshop, the CAC met to consider recommending that the Board of Directors adopt the proposed amended rules. Discussions indicated that the rules contained unclear language and suggested revisions were made. Hence, the CAC decided to continue the item. The following were made available on July 27, 2011: CAC Memo, Background Paper, PAR 102, PAR 202, PAR 330, PAR 337, PAR 349, PAR 353 The following were made available on July 7, 2011: Public Notice, Background Paper, PAR 102, PAR 202, PAR 330, PAR 337, PAR 349, PAR 353 |
Scoping Workshop | On February 10, 2011, the District conducted two Public Scoping Workshops on proposed amendments to the following:
The proposed amendments in these rules add solvent cleaning provisions into each of the rules, similar to the recently amended Rule 321 (amended in 2010). Some existing reactive organic compound limits for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and/or polyester materials may also need amending pursuant to California Air Resources Board and/or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements. |
Meeting |
Rules 102, 202, 370, 810, and 1301 – EPA GHG Tailoring Rule Project |
Board Hearing | On January 20, 2011, the Board of Directors amended the following rules:
The new and modified rules implement EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule requirements. Board Package, Background Paper, |
CAC Meeting |
On December 8, 2010, District staff provided a briefing to the Community Advisory Council and obtained a CAC recommendation that the Board adopt new Rule 810 and amendments to Rules 102, 201, 370, and 1301. CAC Memo, Background Paper, |
Meeting | Rules 102, 202, and 321 – Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning |
Board Hearing | On September 20, 2010, the Board of Directors adopted amendments to Rules 102 (Definitions), 202 (Exemptions to Rule 201), and 321 (Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning). This rulemaking action included:
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CAC Meeting #2 | On July 14, 2010, District staff provided a briefing to the Community Advisory Council and obtained a CAC recommendation that the Board adopt amendments to Rules 102, 202, and 321.
The District made these documents available on May 13, 2010: The District made these documents available on June 30, 2010: |
CAC Meeting #1 | On September 23, 2009, the District provided a briefing to the Community Advisory Council and asked for recommendations on two key aspects of the Rule 321 project:
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Public Workshop |
On June 25, 2009, a public workshop was held to present, discuss, and receive comments on the proposed amendments to Rule 321. |
Meeting | Rule 901 – New Source Performance Standards, and a Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules |
Board Hearing | On September 20, 2010, the Board of Directors amended Rule 901 and adopted a Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules. This action included:
Rule 901 Board Package and Neg Dec Board Package, Public Notice Project Description Summary for Rule 901, PAR 901 |
CAC Meeting | On July 14, 2010, District staff provided a briefing to the Community Advisory Council and obtained a CAC recommendation that the Board adopt amendments to Rule 901 and adopt a Negative Declaration in Lieu of Rules.
CAC Memo |
Meeting | Rules 102, 201, 202, and 333 – Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines |
Board Hearing |
On June 19, 2008, the Board of Directors amended Rules 102, 202, and 333.Certain types of portable construction equipment, including air compressors, generators, concrete pumps, abrasive blasting equipment, pile drivers, welders, cranes and construction drill rigs are no longer exempt from permits as a result of this rulemaking action.Effective September 18, 2008, portable construction engines rated 50 brake horsepower (bhp) and above that are operated in Santa Barbara County are required to be either: 1) registered in the statewide portable equipment registration program, or 2) permitted by the District. Board Package, Staff Report, |
CAC Meeting |
On April 23, 2008, the District met with the Community Advisory Council and briefed them on the project to amend Rule 333 and other rules relative to permitting internal combustion engines. The emission limits in Rule 333 were amended to address ARB and EPA requirements. Also, under the amended Rules 102 and 202, certain types of portable construction equipment, including air compressors, generators, concrete pumps, abrasive blasting equipment, pile drivers, welders, cranes and construction drill rigs will no longer be exempt from permits.After the briefing, the Community Advisory Council passed a motion to recommend that the Board approve amended Rules 102, 201, 202, and 333. |
Meeting | Rule 213 – Fees for Registration Programs |
Board Hearing | On October 18, 2007, the Board of Directors adopted new Rule 213. This new rule establishes a registration fee and registration renewal fee for each engine subject to Rule 1201, Registration of Agricultural Diesel Engines.Board Package, Proposed Rule 213 |
Meeting | Rule 1201 – Registration of Agricultural Diesel Engines |
Board Hearing | On August 16, 2007, the Board of Directors adopted new Rule 1201. This new rule applies to agricultural operators that use diesel engines rated at 50 brake horsepower and greater. Rule 1201 implements the State Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for stationary compression-ignition engines (California Code of Regulations §93115). The ATCM has significant requirements for both existing and new diesel engines used in agricultural processes, including a requirement that all applicable engines are registered with their local air district.Board Package, Proposed Rule 1201 |
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